Here are the meanings behind popular Pride flags

Products are chosen independently by our editors. Purchases made through our links may earn us a commission. Pride Month brings about many celebrations and parades to show support for the queer community. With those celebrations comes an entire rainbow of flags (pun intended). With so many flags to keep track of, you wouldn’t be remiss to not know what some of them mean. Luckily, we’re here to give you a primer on what these flags mean and where you can buy one yourself. There are a lot of Pride flags out there and we do mean a lot, so we’ve stuck to the most popular variations. Here’s what to know.When is Pride Month?Pride Month occurs every June to commemorate the Stonewall Riots, a pivotal event that occurred on June 28, 1969 in the fight for Gay Rights.The United States formally recognized June as Pride Month in 1999.What is Pride Month?Pride Month is a month dedicated to celebrating [the queer community. During Pride Month, numerous Pride parades are held across the nation to high...